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Factbox: Now UK's Boris Johnson has quit, who could replace him?

Who could replace Boris Johnson as Britain's prime minister? Below is a summary of those who have announced they want the job and others who could be in the frame after Johnson announced on Thursday he was resigning.

Reuters · Jul 9, 2022

Runners and riders – the early favourites to replace Boris Johnson as PM

Bookmakers have installed a handful of pacesetters in the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

How was Johnson forced to resign and what happens next?

It took dozens of Conservative MPs to resign to force the PM’s hand, but what’s next for his party or the country?

Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2022

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History of Downing Street pets as Dilyn the dog booted out No10 - but Larry stays

As Boris Johnson resigns from his role as PM and takes Dilyn the dog with him, we look back at the memorable moments of Downing Street pets - from cat fights to romantic urges and secret fishy snacks

Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2022

No clear front-runner in race to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister

Mr Johnson will remain in the role until a successor is in place, expected to be by October’s Conservative Party conference.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Boris Johnson's messy political legacy of lies, scandals and delivering Brexit to his base

Boris Johnson, the now outgoing prime minister of the United Kingdom, had wanted to follow in the footsteps of his idol Winston Churchill and be remembered as a leader of consequence. He aspired to greatness and desired to stay in office longer than the 11 years enjoyed by Conservative icon…

The Conversation · Jul 7, 2022

Margaret Thatcher to Theresa May: dramatic prime ministerial resignations

Tony Blair chose a Labour club in north-east England to announce his departure while David Cameron said he had to go after Brexit poll

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022

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Who turned up to support Boris Johnson as he quit as prime minister?

PM says he regrets not being able to ‘see through so many ideas and projects’

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Who are the leading candidates to replace Boris Johnson as UK prime minister?

After taking over from Theresa May in 2019, Boris Johnson has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party. These are the frontrunners to take his place when he leaves 10 Downing Street.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

Boris Johnson was the man who delivered England Brexit. But his legacy will be defined by a series of scandals

He was the charismatic rogue who delivered the Conservatives their biggest majority since 1987. But now Boris Johnson's legacy will be defined by a series of political scandals that ultimately brought him undone.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

Inside 'deluded' Boris Johnson's final big trip - where he said he'd be PM until 2030s

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on a trip to Africa that he was 'actively thinking about the third term' - and even a by-election catastrophe couldn't remove his delusion

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022

Penny Mordaunt, former magician's assistant, is among the bookies' favourite to be next prime minister

Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher once wrote to Mordaunt following an election loss in 2005

Manchester Evening News · Jul 7, 2022

Boris Johnson resigns: the rise and fall of a maverick sunk by sleaze and scandal

He was elected in a landslide, got Brexit done and led the vaccine rollout, but accusations of impropriety – and his myriad weaknesses – proved his undoing. By Joe Murphy

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022

The Hong Kong Diaries by Chris Patten review – handover notes

The journal of Britain’s last governor makes for candid reading, supplemented by a polemical essay on Hong Kong 25 years on

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022

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The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Potential candidates for new prime minister as Johnson resigns

Here are some of the possible frontrunners to take Boris Johnson’s place at the helm of the Conservative Party.

Reuters · Jul 7, 2022

Factbox-Now UK's Boris Johnson has quit, who could replace him?

Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was resigning as Britain's prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Boris Johnson: Career that defied political gravity ends with spectacular fall

One of the most colourful and charismatic politicians of his age, it is no surprise that Mr Johnson’s time in No 10 ended in ignominy.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

From Churchill to Johnson: The Queen’s 14 prime ministers

Sir Winston Churchill, her first prime minister, is thought to be her favourite.

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Wales Online · Jul 7, 2022

What happens next after Boris Johnson quits, who will be prime minister?

Who is in the running to replace Boris Johnson

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2022

‘Get exit done’: UK front pages mix incredulity with PM’s message of defiance

Word from No 10 bunker goes out to the Tory trenches but even the diehards know that the party’s one-time hero has to go

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2022

This mutiny should be the end of Johnson. But never underestimate his sheer lust for power

Javid’s excoriating speech marked a watershed for the PM’s chances. The end will be messy, but it will come

Wales Online · Jul 6, 2022

Who will be next Prime Minister? Eight people in the running for Johnson's job

A dozen people have resigned in the last 24 hours and some of them could be targeting the top position

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

Possible runners and riders to replace Boris Johnson

Several of the PM’s allies – and those who have chided him from the backbenches – are among the frontrunners to become the next Tory leader.

The Conversation · Jul 5, 2022

UK strikes: six milestones in the history of industrial action in Britain

Holidaymakers and commuters are expecting significant disruption this summer following a recent surge in strike action in the UK and Europe. UK train drivers are the latest group to consider striking in what could be the first national rail strike in more than 25 years

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022

Freedom: 50 Years of Pride review – a messy, invigorating reminder to be vigilant

The dry wit, righteous anger and boundless energy that made UK Pride such a force is powerfully captured in a documentary featuring Ian McKellen and Olly Alexander

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